Illegal venomous snakes found in mail Canada Post distribution centre in B.C.
RICHMOND, B.C. — A slithering surprise was discovered in a package mailed from China at a Canada Post distribution centre in British Columbia last week.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said three venomous mountain pit vipers were inside a package destined for Manitoba.
Insp. Murray Smith said the service received a call from the Richmond mail branch reporting the discovery of live snakes.
Two of the snakes were already dead, while the third had escaped its container and was found loose in a larger box.